Mangrove Forests | UNEP - UN Environment Programme
Mangrove protection and restoration is central to the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030) which seeks to galvanize efforts to restore degraded and destroyed ecosystems to enhance food security, clean our air, secure freshwater supplies, address the climate crisis and protect habitats that support life on Earth.
5 reasons to protect mangrove forests for the future
2019年2月15日 · Here are five of the many reasons we should be doing much more to preserve mangrove forests. 1. They are a natural coastal defence. The sturdy root systems of mangrove trees help form a natural barrier against violent storm surges and floods. River and land sediment is trapped by the roots, which protects coastline areas and slows erosion.
Mangrove Conservation and Restoration: Protecting Indonesia…
2021年7月26日 · In protecting mangroves, Indonesia needs accurate, integrated, and frequently updated data that can be used to track progress, prioritize actions, and communicate the value of Indonesia’s coastal ecosystems. The development of mangrove health index by the Indonesian Research Institute (LIPI) is an important milestone.
Mangroves as a solution to the climate crisis | Stories | WWF
2022年1月4日 · The tight growth of interlocking mangrove roots and branches interrupts rising water and large waves, thereby protecting people, homes, and business infrastructure from powerful storm surges—a benefit that will only grow in importance as extreme weather events continue to worsen as a result of climate change.
Conservation and restoration of mangroves: Global status, …
2018年3月15日 · In this review, we explore the status of mangrove forests as well as efforts to protect them. We examine threats to the persistence of mangroves, consequences, and potential solutions for effective conservation.
The Mangrove Alliance
We’re building a global community committed to securing mangroves and protecting the important role these forests play in our world. Our alliance works around the world to advance mangrove conservation, management, and restoration at community, state, and regional stages. Integrating Mangrove Ecosystems into NBSAPs through the Global Mangrov...
Mangroves: the natural coastal protectors - United Nations …
2022年7月26日 · Mangroves protect coastlines from erosion and extreme weather, and help maintain water quality by filtering nutrients and sediments. Mangrove forests also help to tackle climate change.
The Global Mangrove Alliance: Uniting to Conserve and Restore …
Mangroves mean life for millions Serving as the transition between marine and terrestrial environments, mangrove forests support a vast diversity of life, provide protection from dangerous storms and tsunamis, sustain coastal livelihoods, and store carbon.
Mangrove forests can be an effective coastal defence in the
2023年1月7日 · Water level attenuation by mangroves is effective during extreme water level conditions and differences in mangrove forests’ properties drive their coastal protection function. The local...
Priority areas to protect mangroves and maximise ecosystem …
2023年9月21日 · Protection of mangrove ecosystems has many positive effects, including species conservation, preservation of carbon sinks, and enhanced spillover effects leading to increased catch outside of...